Ernest Shackleton and his crew survived in one of the harshest environments on the planet—all while learning to rely on wildlife they’d never seen before. #EnduranceFilm is now streaming on Disney and Hulu. | National Geographic History

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton set out to cross Antarctica — and failed. His ship was crushed by ice, leaving his crew stranded, freezing, and starving with no rescue coming. Shackleton never panicked. He led his men across ice and open ocean for over 1,500 miles, making impossible decisions under relentless pressure. Months later, every man made it home alive. Shackleton didn’t conquer Antarctica — he conquered despair. His story proves true leadership isn’t about glory, but responsibility when eve